Question of the Day: School Budget—Thumbs Up or Down?

The Long Beach School District asks residents to vote on its proposed 2011-12 budget, a $118.6 million spending plan that represents a 1.8 percent hike, or $2.1 million increase from the current budget. This proposal also represents a 0 percent increase to the tax levy, the amount of money raised by taxes.

Answer this question in the comments: Why did you vote to approve or turn down the school budget?

Yesterday we asked the question: Which school board candidate will you cast your vote for and why?

"Question of the Day" is a new feature that will appear on Long Beach Patch seven days a week. We'll pose questions on everything from Long Beach-related to national to general topics, and we’re asking you, our loyal readers, to weigh in with your answers in the comments.